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FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup

 FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking...

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Oman to face Morocco in Arab Cup tomorrow

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Queiroz slams refereeing as Saudi edge Oman

Saudi Arabia's Salem al Dawsari in action with Oman's Thani al Rushaidi during the Fifa Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B match at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar. — Reuters

Barca make Atletico comeback to extend Liga lead

Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha scores his team's first goal next to Atletico Madrid's French defender #15 Clement Lenglet. — AFP

Morocco defeat Comoros in Fifa Arab Cup

Morocco's Marwane Saadane in action with Comoros' Affane Said Djambae. — Reuters

Oman U17 fall short of Asian Cup spot despite big win

This win lifted Oman’s tally to 9 points, placing the team second in the Group 7 standings.

Real Madrid title hopes dented at Girona in third straight draw

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in action with Girona's Arnau Martinez. — Reuters

Oman set for Arab Cup challenge under updated Fifa rules in Doha

Oman now heads into the final tournament, scheduled to kick off in Doha on Monday and continue until December 18, with high ambitions.

Flamengo beat Palmeiras 1-0 to win Copa Libertadores

Flamengo's Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique celebrate with the trophy and team-mates after winning the Copa Libertadores. — Reuters

Messi, Miami into first MLS Cup final after New York rout

Inter Miami CF celebrates after beating New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Finals at Chase Stadium. — Reuters

Oman gear up for opener clash against Saudi Arabia in Fifa Arab Cup

All players participated fully in the session, with the coaching staff carefully monitoring workload levels to balance recovery and readiness of the team.

Thrilling start to Gulf 3x3 Basketball Championship at Al Mouj Muscat

Oman’s Men’s Team B lost 16-12 to Qatar despite a promising start. — Ammar al Musafir

Oman's U17 Asian Cup hopes hit after loss against Myanmar

Myanmar showed greater courage in pushing forward and creating chances, while Oman remained deep in their own half.

Strasbourg sink Crystal Palace in Conference League

Strasbourg's French midfielder #29 Samir El Mourabet (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Strasbourg's Argentine forward #09 Joaquin Panichelli during the UEFA Europa Conference League football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Crystal Palace FC at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on November 27, 2025. (Photo by Frederick FLORIN / AFP)

Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in CL

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo shoots at goal. — Reuters

Oman edge Somalia on penalties to secure Arab Cup 2025 spot

Oman players react during penalties.
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